How Good Are the Production Traits of Qinchuan Cattle? A Detailed Guide

Qinchuan cattle have good beef performance. This breed is easy to fatten, with tender meat and a high lean meat percentage. Under a medium feeding level, at 18 months of age, the average daily gains of bulls, cows and steers were 700 g, 550 g and 590 g respectively; the live weights before slaughter reached 437 kg, 366 kg and 410 kg accordingly. The average dressing percentage reached 58%, the net meat percentage was 51%, the carcass meat yield was 87%, and the bone-to-meat ratio was 1 to 6. The fat content in the carcass was low, at 11.6%, the meat quality was good, and the marbling was obvious. When fattened to 20 to 24 months of age, the dressing percentage can reach 63% and the net meat percentage can reach 53%.